All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #1167636
A good 19th century carved and lacquered wood Noh mask representing the character role of Ko Omote (young woman). The well oxidized wood visible on the inside of the mask exhibiting the knife strokes of the anonymous artist. Generally good condition and the lacquer strong and stable. In the interest of full and detailed disclosure: Some natural age checking of the wood on the figure's left side also conveying to the lacquered surface on the face...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1390520 (stock #181111d)
Properly hallmarked as shown this Antonio Pineda bracelet is adorned with gold sheen Obsidian. The stones are cut into perfect cylinders. This is a 1in. tall bracelet and has a weight of 116 grams of sheer quality. When you put this on the richness is stunning. The length is 7 in. and fits most. The condition is remarkable with no repairs, chips or damage of any kind. Completely original condition and an excellent example that all collectors would cherish...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Pre 1492 item #723067 (stock #45)
Good thick green glazed. Unglazed concave base. Height = 8 cm. Yuan Dynasty 14th Century. Condition : Excellent : no hairline, chip or restoration.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1900 item #667164 (stock #ANR2164)
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Gold clouds border a spectacular and rare scene of birds flying amid wisteria (fuji) on this fine 19th century gold screen. The screen is roughly 68 by 148 inches (172 x 376 cm). We are offering this screen as is, to allow the buyer to pursue restoration to a level they deem satisfactory. In need of restoration, there are scratches in the gold over the birds, three marks low in panel three and a number of thin tears along the lower portions of the 6 panels. For detailed photos please inquire...
All Items : Archives : Collectibles : Nostalgia : Pre 1920 item #1181109 (stock #SR2400)

Have you ever seen this tin before? I hadn't. It's one of the rare tins. The top has been replaced. An excellent restoration. Otherwise, the condition is great. It dates to circa 1915.

Condition: good
All Items : Archives : Fine Art : Pre 1950 item #580281 (stock #245)
Vivyan Seward view of Half Dome from Yosemite valley oil on canvas signed lower right measuring approx. 18x14 inches framed in a quality gallery frame 20x24 inches overall size. A beautiful impressionist painting with figures in the foreground and a hint of valley fog. In excellent condition ready to hang.

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Born in Northwood, England on June 18, 1902. "Vic" Seward came to the U.S. as a child. He studied at the AIC before moving to Los Angeles in the 1920s...

All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #868359
This is a large stunning Coco Chanel Logo Brooch, intertwined back to back "C"'s made of braided metal. Gold plated, secure locking pin. Measures 2 5/8 inches by 2 inches (6.7 cm by 5 cm), stamped CHANEL and 1107, in block letters on the back of the brooch. Circa 1960's
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1970 item #1230390 (stock #0895)
When it comes to hinged bangle bracelets, I think the Los Ballesteros taller was probably the most creative of the Taxco workshops. Their designs range from the more traditional to the slickest mod and they are usually adorned with spectacular gems or hard stones. The minimalist yet visually substantial example at hand boasts four clear amethysts nested in dramatically raised crown settings. The purple of the gems is reflected in the silver and the mirror effect is quite impressive...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Pre 1920 item #1292905 (stock #MOR4795)
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A spectacular black lacquered wooden sign carved with bold characters over a gold gilded carp swimming through a torrent of waves dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. It is in fine condition, with only minor marks typical of age. It measures 4 feet (121 cm) long, 14 inches (35 cm) wide and is 1-1/2 inches (3.5 cm) thick at the frame edge.
Due to size the cost of shipping will be accrued separately for this item.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Ceramics : English : Pre 1900 item #155778 (stock #608)
A Brown glazed Ridgway Pottery Transfer Pitcher, with a Silvered Handle, Rim and Base. It Features "Scenes from Coaching Days and Coaching Ways"; from the Book "Coaching Days and Ways" by W. Outram Tristram and Illustrated by Herbert Railton and Hugh Thomson, published in 1888 by MacMillan in London. The Pitcher is 9.5" high x 4.75" at basem and dates from about 1890. It has a slight scratch on the side (see picture 4), but otherwise is in excellent condition.
All Items : Archives : Pre 1960 item #298646 (stock #C-J0005)
Offered is a 2.5" x 1.125" sterling silver brooch in the form of a fish by Sigi Pineda, marked "Sigi, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico" The condition is excellent.
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1800 item #1342391 (stock #102)
Glazed all over in iron rust with the exception of the base ring which has been left unglazed.

This brush washer is unmarked and age has been approximated at 18th century.

In very good condition with normal wear use present on the inside. One small glaze kiln flaw on the base but this does not detract from it.

Size is approximately 5" in diameter by 3-1/2" high
All Items : Archives : Pre 1940 item #1176785 (stock #peacocksneck)
Here is perhaps the most dramatic piece that I have ever held. Huge and magnificent and if that is not enough it is in excellent condition without one dent or ding. The drop is 3.5in. long and 2.5in. across. The peacocks are 2.75in. tall that go around the neck. The repousse is thick and with great dimension weighing 146 grams. I have a photo showing a "slice" shot to give an idea of how dimensional the piece is. Hallmarked 980 Taxco as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1419345 (stock #9913)
A 10k yellow gold green emerald glass ring from the 1930s. This size 7 ring features a claw-set emerald cut glass stone in the 1/2 x 5/16" setting. It weighs 1.7 grams, it is stamped 10K with an arrow style maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #571352
Great looking sterling and 4 cabachon amethyst bracelet from the Finnish manufacturer Kaunis Koru with a date mark of 1972. It is hinged in the back and the clasp is the center amethyst. The bracelet measures 7" around in the inside and is 1 1/4" wide. It weighs 54 grams, is in fine original condition and hallmarked as shown. Wonderful Scandinavian design!
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Pre 1837 VR item #911656 (stock #0298)
Yixing zisha teapot from Tek Sing shipwreck.with incised hand writing mark at the base.Qing period.9,5cm body diameter.13 cm wide.8,5cm high.teapot in good condition with just fine hair line at inside of the lid.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #1358854 (stock #RP10181)
Marked "9CT" and WHH for William H Haseler, and most likely made to be sold by Liberty & Co, this lovely pin features a leaf motif in red and green enamel, on an "entrelac" or interlaced frame of gold, with 3 colorless paste stones. The gold is yellow, though in places it looks rosy. It measures 1-3/8 x 1/2” and weighs 3.2g. The hinge has an old repair, otherwise in very good antique condition, and circa 1900 (According to V. Becker, in 1901 or ’02 Haseler merged with Liberty & Co., and afte...
All Items : Archives : Regional Art : Asian : Japanese : Contemporary item #1488195 (stock #12530)


TIGER

Acrylic painting on old canvas with the modernized tiger of 'Minhwa' (Traditional Korean folk painting), contemporary, Japan, 22.2 x 27 x 2 cm (8.66 x 10.62 x 0.78in)


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